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Futuregrowth’s CIO wins the Absa Business Leadership Award

11 Nov 2021

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We are proud to announce that Andrew Canter, Chief Investment Officer (CIO) at Futuregrowth, was awarded the Absa Business Leadership Award for 2021 at a virtual ceremony on Sunday evening, 7 November 2021. This award forms part of the Absa Jewish Achiever Awards. This year, the focus was on celebrating those who have brought hope at a time in which positivity was limited, and who will continue to inspire in the future.

The award affirms the positive impact Futuregrowth has made under Andrew’s leadership and guidance since its inception. Andrew notes: “The accolade arises from our mutual 25 years of serving our clients and the country with diligence and integrity. This recognition belongs to the entire Futuregrowth team – past and present”.

Previous winners of the awards, across all categories, include: Sol Kersner (One&Only), Natie Kirsh (Kirsh Industries), Brian Joffe(Bidvest), Meyer Kahn (Sab/Miller), Adrian Gore (Discovery), Raymond Ackerman (Pick n Pay), Steven Braudo(Liberty), Sol Kerzner (One&Only), Asher Bohbot (EOH), Alec Wapnick (Octodec), Gill Marcus (Reserve Bank), Brett Levy (Blue Label), Steven Joffe (Gold Reef City), Philip Krawitz (Cape Union Mart), William Kirsch (Primedia), Herschel Mayers(Discovery Life), Sean Melnick (Peregrine), Abe And Solly Krok (Krok Brothers), John Copelyn (HCI), Arthur Gillis (Protea Hotels), Jeff Zidel (Resilient Properties), William Kentridge (Artist), Danny K & Kabelo (Shout Campaign), Phillip Tobias (Paleo Anthropologist), Ina Perlman (Operation Hunger), Johnny Clegg (Musician), Dr Ali Bacher (Cricket Administrator) and Pieter Dirk Uys (Comedian).

The Humanitarian Award has also honoured the late former president Nelson Mandela, former public protector Thuli Madonsela, Public Enterprise Minister Pravin Gordhan and Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu for their contribution to South Africa.

Well done Andrew!

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